All Kentuckians are mandated reporters. If you believe a child is being abused or neglected, call the Child Protection Hotline.
For contact information in other states, please visit our Report It page.
Child help: National Abuse Hotline:
1-800-4-CHILD
or 1-800-422-4453
Face It® Friday: Indoor Family Fun for Cold Days! Although winter isn't officially here, it's definitely cold in most parts of Kentucky! In the coming weeks, schools will be out for winter break meaning most kids will be spending time at home with parents or caregivers. Keeping children occupied for an extended amount of...
By Elizabeth Seacat It’s Friday afternoon and you’re ready for the long, quiet, relaxing weekend ahead. Okay, let’s be honest. We are parents. We are busy, tired parents who rarely have a quiet relaxing weekend. My idea of quiet is midnight when I can finally put my feet up, but I...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Face It Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org 502-895-8167*122 Kosair Charities Contact: Lindsay Wehr lwehr@kosair.org 502-637-7696 LOUISVILLE, KY (November 14, 2018) – The 2018 holiday season is coming up and, as families gather to celebrate and spend time together, Face It® is sharing tips for family, friends, neighbors, and the broader community to keep kids safe. The holidays can...
Face It® Friday: National Adoption Month- Kentucky's Needs and Resources Every child needs a family. We know that children succeed when they are with caring adults who can help guide them as they grow. The commonwealth has over 9,800 children living with foster families or in group homes as a result of...
Fall 2018 Face It® Newsletter The Kosair Charities® Face It® Movement continues to engage and activate our partners and community members. This Fall, Face It has been busy spreading the word of the work at conferences, with releasing our newest caregiver tool, a guide with 10 Free Activities to Connect with...
By Jessie Whitish [gallery type="slideshow" columns="2" size="full" link="file" ids="4026,4027"] Traveling with my son—now nearly three years old—requires an extra suitcase. Is it full of snacks, extra clothes, or enriching toys? No. It’s packed with all the things he loves to sleep with in his bed at night! His sleep sack, two light...
Face It® Friday: 13 Tips for a Spook-tacular & Safe Halloween It’s almost Halloween! As kids take to the streets dressed as their favorite superheroes, princesses, and scary creatures it is our duty, as adults, to ensure a fun and safe holiday. Check out our 13 tips to keep kids safe...
Transitioning from being at home with a new baby to child care can be terrifying for new parents. I thought I would keep my daughter at home with me until she was at least 1 year old so I was in no rush to look for child care. Unfortunately, I...
By Tina Agonva In 2008, I became a young parent raising a newborn. It was not easy. Kentucky has 57,000 children who are living with a parent who is between 18 and 24 years old, according to the latest policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Opening Doors for Young Parents....
Face It® Friday: 10 Free Activities to Connect With Your Child! We recognize that being a parent can be hard at times. It's easy to get distracted by work, school, and our daily tasks. To try and make it easier for you to reconnect with your kids, here are 10 free activities...